Vehicle Description
1956 Ford Thunderbird White Convertible
Why This Car Is Special
The Ford Thunderbird was a rear wheel drive automobile which was
manufactured by Ford in the United States over eleven model
generations from 1955 through 2005. The Thunderbird created a
market niche that eventually became known as the personal luxury
car.
We have a frame-on professional restoration in 2013 of a numbers
matching 1956 Ford Thunderbird here at Skyway Classics that is in
gorgeous original color of Colonial White with the two-tone
aqua/black interior trim, Continental Kit on the rear, and the
white Porthole hardtop.
It has received an ongoing restoration by the owner (same owner
since 1983) and the chassis underneath is painted and detailed to
look as nice as the rest of the car. The sale also includes a lot
of restoration pics too.
Features
1956 Ford Thunderbird White Convertible
Frame-on professional restoration in 2013 of a numbers matching
1956 Ford Thunderbird
Original Hi-Performance 312 V-8 Engine with 225 horsepower that was
rebuilt in 2013
Bored out 30-over, has forged pistons, solid lifters, stainless
steel valves, new cam, all the factory correct hose, clamps, cast
iron factory exhaust manifolds, red painted block and intake,
factory fuel lines, factory chrome dress up kit with aluminum
finned Thunderbird valve covers, a chrome correct factory chrome
open-element air cleaner assembly that gets fresh air through the
fully functional hood scoop, Petronix electronic ignition, and a
dual exhaust system
Front disc brakes
Power steering
New shock absorbers
Aftermarket air conditioning
Automatic transmission
Stock steel wheels with chrome hubcaps
White wall tires
Black and White vinyl interior with door panels and dash that
match
Factory steering wheel
Chrome floor shifter
Original Wonderbar Radio rebuilt to play AM/FM
Gauges are in original condition and look great in the machine
turned dash, including the speedometer and clock
Floor was replaced and has black carpet with floor mats, black
convertible top and snaps for a tonneau, and the trunk has correct
factory trunk mats too.
Bodywork, fit, and finish are nicely done in Colonial White
Thunderbird's famous "porthole" hardtop that comes in white
Iconic spare tire Continental Kit on the chrome rear bumper
Fender skirts
Rear bumper with integrated exhaust outlets
Mechanical Specs
Ours has the original engine in a super restored engine compartment
with the Hi-Performance 312 V-8 Engine with 225 horsepower that was
rebuilt in 2013 too, and was bored out 30-over, has forged pistons,
solid lifters, stainless steel valves, new cam, all the factory
correct hose, clamps, cast iron factory exhaust manifolds, red
painted block and intake, factory fuel lines, factory chrome dress
up kit with aluminum finned Thunderbird valve covers, a chrome
correct factory chrome open-element air cleaner assembly that gets
fresh air through the fully functional hood scoop, Petronix
electronic ignition, and a dual exhaust system.
It has front disc brakes, power steering, new shock absorbers,
aftermarket air conditioning, automatic transmission, and wears a
set of stock steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and white wall
tires.
Interior
You will like the pleated Black and White vinyl interior with door
panels and dash that match. It is complete with the factory
steering wheel, chrome floor shifter, air conditioning, seat belts,
the original Wonderbar Radio rebuilt to play AM/FM, gauges are in
original condition and look great in the machine turned dash,
including the speedometer and clock.
The floor was replaced and has black carpet with floor mats, black
convertible top and snaps for a tonneau, and the trunk has correct
factory trunk mats too.
Exterior
The bodywork, fit, and finish are nicely done in Colonial White and
has the Thunderbird's famous "porthole" hardtop that comes in white
on top of the car as well as the iconic spare tire Continental Kit
on the chrome rear bumper.
The graceful fins and body lines has straight panels and the
taillight end caps round out the rear end of the car. Other details
like the Thunderbird badges, fender skirts, rear bumper with
integrated exhaust outlets, and the stainless trim on the fender
skirts are all great.
Conclusion
The 1956 frame-on restoration of a numbers matching 1956 Ford
Thunderbird we have here at Skyway Classics is fun to drive
anywhere and enjoy. The iconic of the "Porthole" top as well as the
rear spare kit will get all the looks you can ever imagine at car
cruises and shows, or just driving down the road enjoying the top,
up or down.
Come see it today.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
Disclaimer
Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the
owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we
bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and
other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is
deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee
this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for
information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision
to purchase should be based solely on the buyer's personal
inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service
prior to offer or purchase being made.
